7 Ways to Up Your Game as a Resort Skier Resort skiing is awesome, no matter how you look at it. Chairlifts that float you up the mountainside, hot laps with friends, ski patrol doing all the work so you don’t have to worry about avalanches—skiing inbounds is a vibe, and if you’re like me, you might do it a lot. But if you’re also like me, then you’re constantly […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | October 31, 2024 6 Comments
Get in Shape for Winter with John Collinson’s 12-Week Ski Season Prep Program Few athletes are as dedicated or knowledgeable regarding ski season preparation as professional skier and fitness trainer John Collinson. Known for being one of the world’s top big mountain freeskiers and tackling some of the most extreme slopes, Collinson’s success is built on a foundation of rigorous physical conditioning that goes far beyond the average skier’s routine. Now, as the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 9, 2024 0 Comments
Want to Get in Shape for Ski Season? Try the “Leg Blaster” Routine Preseason Conditioning Ski season will be here before you know it. You must be in top physical condition to maximize your enjoyment and performance on the mountain. But not just any condition; you need to be in ski shape specifically. The best way to get in ski shape is to go skiing. However, even if you’ve been mountain biking and surfing […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 13, 2022 1 Comment
Can CrossFit Make You a Better Skier? Skiing and snowboarding are strenuous activities. Your physical fitness needs to be dialed in to get the most enjoyment from them. Any form of exercise will be beneficial, but we will specifically look at CrossFit here. What is CrossFit? If you are not in the know, CrossFit is a highly varied fitness regimen. It focuses on functional movements performed at […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 29, 2022 0 Comments
The U.S. States in the Best and Worst Shape—Do Snow Sports Play a Role? Where you live geographically could impact how fit you are. Depending on health status and lifestyle indicators, some states are in better shape than others. Recent data from RunReviews.com ranked all the states on how “in shape” they were based on several factors. They were: Obesity Diabetes Heart Disease Wellness Checkups Exercise Gyms Available Results are in the infographic below: […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 23, 2022 4 Comments
No Rest in Sight This Summer For Ski Racing Superstar Mikaela Shiffrin It’s true. There’s no stopping the 24-year-old 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 4-time World Cup Champion, or at least it appears that way looking at her training schedule this summer. Just three weeks ago she posted a YouTube video showing a lengthy list of her daily ski drills, workout routines, and diet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kDz_x2f73U Now she’s back with more. This time […] Industry News Ryan Kime | August 23, 2022 0 Comments
Research Findings Show That Cramming Exercise into 1 or 2 Days a Week Provide Similar Benefits to Exercising Consistently There is some good news for weekend warriors. A recent study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal, suggests that it is not about how often you exercise, but rather the total amount of exercise that matters. The study conducted by U.S. researchers tracked the results of 350,000 people over 10 years. They found that 150 minutes a week of […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 8, 2022 1 Comment
Apple’s Fitness+ Service to Introduce “Workouts to Get Ready for Snow Season” with Ted Ligety on Sept. 27 Apple today revealed new snowsports-related workouts in Apple Fitness+, the fitness service they launched last year and the first built entirely around Apple Watch. Fitness+ has added guided meditation and a variety of workouts, including Workouts to Get Ready for Snow Season—featuring and designed with two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion skier Ted Ligety, along with Fitness+ trainer Anja Garcia. […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 14, 2021 0 Comments
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